Francioni Mastromarino (1978) - Non è un gioco!

Our planet is not a football: the work tackles climate change, delivering a clear message: "Planet Earth is not a gameball". This contemporary sculpture by the artist couple Francioni Mastromarino depicts a football with relief continents, transformed into a globe with small cracks. A symbolic interpretation that fuses two images: the Earth, with the hexagons and pentagons characteristic of a football, all patinated in a rust effect thanks to iron powder embedded in the ceramic plaster. The authors denounce the disdainful behavior towards climate agreements, precisely now on the occasion of the World Cup hosted partly in the United States, highlighting the risk of treating climate change and the safeguarding of our only planet with superficiality as in a game. Genuine autograph of the authors. The materials used reflect a concrete commitment to the environment. The eco-sustainable mortars, inspired by green building, are mixed with rice husk, a by-product of the rice milling that Francioni Mastromarino has long used in their works and which, mixed with the mortars, guarantees the durability of the piece. This choice not only reduces environmental impact but also integrates the message of the work: respect for the planet must start from the smallest details. A sculpture with a strong visual and ethical impact, perfect for those who want a work of art that makes us reflect on the future of our world. The sculpture is the result of the synergy of two artists, Francioni and Mastromarino, a couple in art and love who have worked together for about 20 years in their studio in Pietrasanta, Tuscany. The chosen materials minimize the polluting percentage, as does the use of cardboard scraps as packing filler for shipping. The sculpture is carefully packaged in a very sturdy box and shipped by express courier. All our collectors are very satisfied with the sturdiness of our packaging. With our sculptures we are present in private collections in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Luxembourg, Spain, France, Portugal, Denmark, Austria, USA, Switzerland, Romania, United Kingdom, Poland, Finland, Croatia, Slovenia, Greece, United Arab Emirates and Italy. For shipments outside the European Union, the sculpture will be accompanied by a certificate of free export for contemporary artworks, which will be stamped and validated by the Florence Superintendence of Fine Arts Export Office, part of the Ministry of Culture. Regarding shipments to Germany, we are registered with the German LUCID register to ensure proper disposal of packaging. We commit to complying with environmental regulations and contributing to reducing environmental impact. Whether the sculpture is shipped outside the European Union or to Germany, we ensure to provide all necessary documents and to comply with the required procedures to guarantee safe and legal delivery. Direct sale from the authors with no intermediary costs, free shipping!

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